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I read a great post a week or so ago titled “Adaptability: The Key Leadership Trait in the Digital Transformation” by Daniel Newman. Reading it took me back to two blogs I wrote a couple of years ago in my series on Soft Skills development, specifically the ones on adaptability…

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan “There is no strength until there is cooperation” – Irish Proverb John Adair defined “team” as “a group in which the individuals share a common aim and…

“Soft Skills, or the ability to manage soft issues, is a challenge for modern leaders to master” Aly Moreno As I wrote last week, I am in the process of interviewing senior leaders, founders and “C” suite executives in the Hi-Tech sector to get a sense of what challenges they…

Over the past few months I have been shifting my attention to the Hi-Tech industry. I have this sense that there is a need for executive and leadership coaching in this sector, but it really is just a sense right now – unsubstantiated with any facts or data. Those of…

Last week I wrote about how the Hi-Tech industry is feeling the pinch from workers lacking basic soft skills. A recent article published in CIO Magazine (March 27, 2017) states, “Forget experience and hard skills — tomorrow’s best talent will need soft skills, and it’s a fact that sourcing and recruiting pros…

What people are saying about John:

“John left me with a greater understanding of myself and the tools needed to achieve personal success. I am grateful to have had him as a coach.
He created a comfortable environment with his humor, concentrated focus, questions and constant professionalism. The feedback he provided was thought provoking, allowing for self-exploration and personal decision making.
Adept at working through both professional and personal challenges, he was able to guide me through many personal “stuck” points, creating clarity and “aha” moments. Although I was not always clear as to what our talks would be about, he teased out deep rooted challenges needing discussion.”
– Justin, Panama City, Panama

John creates a wonderful experience that allows me to explore what’s going on in my head, throw ideas out into the open and together we look for those gems of truth. His skillful questions, kindness and reflections have helped me find paths through barriers in order to step closer to my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a coach to anyone considering their next steps or struggling with achieving their goals
– Sandra, Kingston ON

Thanks to John I was able to gain some valuable insight into my experience as a Manager, especially in regards to managing employees. Learning what works and what doesn’t in my business is a huge asset. Thanks John!
– Katie S. West Kelowna BC

SOCIAL STYLEs – why?

GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ARE THE ONE THING THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD HAVE

Research conducted by The TRACOM Group revealed employees overwhelmingly agreed that interpersonal skills were essential at work.

 88% said that Style differences at work cause Communication Breakdowns.
 87% reported that Conflict was due to Style differences at work.
 63% believed that Low Morale was caused by Style differences.
 80% said that SOCIAL STYLE training has helped them have a more effective relationship with their coworkers or team.